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Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes infused with root beer flavor, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting that mimics the classic root beer float.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup root beer plus extra for flavor
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 12 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup root beer for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add the eggs, root beer, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cupcakes
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake generously with the vanilla frosting.
  2. Top each frosted cupcake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  3. Drizzle with root beer before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSugar: 30g

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add root beer-flavored candy on top of the frosting.

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